Ladies 5s v. Huddersfield Dragons

Match report by Izzy Ardron

Playing Huddersfield Dragons in the sun after Friday’s storms, the 5s grew into the game. Our control and teamwork grew throughout, with a goal in each half ending with a 2-0 win.

After some early end-end play, York settled into the game with a strong top D finish from Lydia, ending the smoothest of long corner moves from Alice H. With York 1-0 up for most of the first half, some solid defence clearing our lines from Ash, Issy B, Ruth and Heather, expertly marshalled by goalkeeper Eddie, kept Huddersfield at bay.

A strong start to the second half saw York growing in confidence and teamwork. After several near-chances on the break and with some excellent short passing between the midfield, a second goal from Izzy A secured the result. Solid defence once again kept Huddersfield out of the game, and ended without York conceding any short corners.

Player of the match to Georgina for her excellent defence and play out up the wing, and a superb team performance all round.